Death-Defying Destiny Deciders – Part Four: Nightmare in South Africa

After the patriotic fervour that sends Peter Murtough to South Africa, he and hundreds of thousands of soldiers discover the reality of the Boer War is hunger, thirst, filth and sudden bursts of deadly violence. But the most dangerous enemy? Typhoid. Fortunately, a vaccine has been developed – but most soldiers won't take it. *All episodes will be available early & ad-free to Patreon and Apple supporters* It’s easy to get a free trial that will give you access. Follow these links: Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia Want more original Australian history? Check out my books! They’ll Never Hold Me: The Murder Squad: Hanging Ned Kelly: Australia’s Sweetheart: Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Death-Defying Destiny Deciders – Part Four: Nightmare in South Africa is an episode from Forgotten Australia by Michael Adams.

This episode is 58:31 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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